Urban Spelunking

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Urban Spelunking

Every week, Radio Milwaukee’s Nate Imig and OnMilwaukee’s Bobby Tanzilo dig into the buildings and architectural features that help retain the city’s sense of history while it builds for the future.

  1. 07/06/2023

    From coal to cable: The history inside the old Commerce St. Power Plant

    This week, Nate and Bobby are talking about the Charter Communications building located on North Martin Luther King Jr Drive. The large brick building used to be home to power-generating equipment and coal. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/commerce-street-power-plant Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas

    11 min

  2. 06/29/2023

    Howard Avenue windmill goes on the market

    This week, Nate and Bobby are talking about a south side landmark: the Howard Avenue windmill. Located in the Tippecanoe neighborhood, the bright red home known for its attached 1920s Dutch windmill replica is officially up for sale. They look back at the businesses and families that have lived within the walls for decades. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/howard-avenue-windmill Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas

    13 min

  3. 06/15/2023

    LIVE: Organ Piper Pizza continues to deliver tasty pies and fun tunes

    Organ Piper Pizza has been a staple in Milwaukee since the late 70s and decades later, it still has the same feel as it did back then. The owner, Derek Paikowski, shows Nate and Bobby around the restaurant -- making stops behind the organ and in the kitchen to watch how the dough is made fresh every day. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/organ-piper-pizza Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas

    15 min

  4. 06/08/2023

    LIVE: A tour of Redeemer Lutheran Church as it gets an upgrade

    This week, Nate and Bobby are touring the Redeemer Lutheran Church with the help of Rev. Dr. Lisa Bates-Froiland. The 1915 building is currently undergoing a major renovation which will include added mental health services to the community, a new kitchen, a totally redesigned community hall and lots of structural repair. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/redeemer-lutheran Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas

    27 min

  5. 06/01/2023

    LIVE: Exploring the history behind the Alano Club

    This week, Nate and Bobby take us on their tour of the Alano Club -- located on Prospect Avenue. The building is a recovery center and clubhouse that provides an inclusive place for folks battling addictions of all kinds. While Nate and Bobby explore, we also hear from one of the board members. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/alano-club-fred-kraus-house Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas

    14 min

  6. 05/25/2023

    Butterflies, the rainforest and a rooftop revealed for the Future Museum

    The Milwaukee Public Museum has revealed its latest gallery coming to the Future Museum. Nate and Bobby break down what you will find inside the We Energies Foundation Gallery -- including a rainforest exhibit, a butterfly vivarium and a rooftop terrace. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/mpm-future-museum-rainforest Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas

    21 min

  7. 05/18/2023

    A trip down memory lane at Marquette University High School

    This week, Nate and Bobby are getting schooled at Marquette University High School! The building located on the city's near West Side holds so much history within its walls -- and it's even inspired an amazing upcoming field trip. Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/marquette-high-spelunking Produced & edited by Kiri Salinas

    17 min

  8. 05/11/2023

    The snake button is coming to the Future Museum

    Nate and Bobby are breathing a sigh of relief now that it's been confirmed the popular snake button is moving to the Future Museum! This week, the Milwaukee Public Museum unveiled more details about its 'Living in a Dynamic World' exhibit and two flexible gallery spaces called "Mixing Zones." Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/mpm-reveal-living-in-a-dynamic-world Edited & produced by Kiri Salinas

    22 min
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Every week, Radio Milwaukee’s Nate Imig and OnMilwaukee’s Bobby Tanzilo dig into the buildings and architectural features that help retain the city’s sense of history while it builds for the future.

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  • Creator
    Radio Milwaukee
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    248
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